Byron S. Brainard
Payette Independent
Thursday, June 17, 1915
Byron S. Brainard was born at Rush, New York State, August 31st, 1826. He was married to Phylinda L. Porter, Jan. 4, 1849, in the State of New York. To them was born three children, Clarence E. Brainard, who died in Payette, in Sept. 1911, Ella C. Brainard, who died in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1869, and E. C. S. Brainard, who now lives in Payette. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Ann Kidder, of Fairport, New York.
During the life of Father Brainard he was always found an aggressive worker for prohibition; an Elder in the Presbyterian church all of his active years, the Sunday School was his favorite place to work, and the young people gathered early to enjoy the song service under his instructions.
He was always active in politics, but with no selfish motive. During his declining years all he asked for was regular employment, that he might still be useful, though his unfailing patience was manifested when too feeble for any activity.
He was an Iowa pioneer, coming out in the early 50's. Wherever he lived he made friends who still testify that the confidant of all their troubles and perplexities, was Uncle Brainard, for he was universally known as the "Peacemaker."
There were many boys and girls who for a time had their home with Father Brainard, and one of those daughters now asks the privilege of attending the last services in the old home cemetery, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where the body has been sent for interment.
As a result of a strong, vigorous life, devoid of evil habits, always temperate and deliberate, Father Brainard lived to the age of 88 years, 9 months and 13 days, passing away at the home of his son E. C. S. Brainard, June 13, 1915. His funeral was conducted from the home the following day, by Rev. M. D. Reed and Rev. G. W. Barnes. Mr. Henry T. West, a cousin of the deceased, and a life long friend, spoke in strong and simple words, of the kindheartedness and justice of his comrade. (Home Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
Payette Enterprise (Thursday, June 17, 1915)
Byron S. Brainard was born at Rush, New York State, August 31st, 1826; was married to Phylinda L. Porter, January 4, 1849, in the State of New York; to them was born three children, Clarence E. Brainard, who died in Payette, in September, 1911, Ella C. Brainard, who died in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1869, and E.C.S. Brainard, who now lives in Payette. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Ann Kidder, who resides at Fairport, N. Y.
During the life of Father Brainard he was always found an aggressive worker for prohibition, an Elder in the Presbyterian church all of his active years, the Sunday School being his favorite place to work, the young people gathering early to enjoy the song service under his instructions.
He was always active in politics, but with no selfish motive. During his declining years all he asked for was regular employment, that he might still be useful, though his unfailing patience was manifested when too feeble for any activity.
He was an Iowa pioneer, coming out in the early 50's; wherever he lived he made friends who still testify that the confidant of all their troubles and perplexities, was Uncle Brainard, for he was universally known as the "peacemaker."
Many were the boys and girls who for a time had their home with Father Brainard, and one of those daughters now asks the privilege of attending the last services in the old Home Cemetery, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where the body has been sent for interment.
A strong, vigorous life, devoid of evil habits, always temperate and deliberate, Father Brainard lived to the age of 88 years, 9 months and 13 days, passing away at the home of his son E. C. S. Brainard, June 13, 1915. His funeral was conducted from the home the following day, by Rev. M. D. Reed and Rev. G. W. Barnes. Mr. Henry T. West, a cousin of the deceased, and a life-long friend, spoke in strong and simple words, of the kindheartedness and justice of his comrade. (Home Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
Fruitland Banner (Friday, June 18, 1915)
B. S. Brainard, who has resided in Payette for several years and father of F. C. S. Brainard, died at the home of his son in that city last Sunday. The funeral services were held Monday and the body shipped to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the old home. Calvin Kellar, editor of the Independent, accompanied the remains east.